Acorn South by Five - Linn Park

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2026

Event Overview

This event is one race in the South By Five series. The series is based on the Glasgow race The South Side Six. Over a 12-week period, a 5km event is held in each of six parks. This specific event takes place in Linn Park. Participants can enter single events or the full series. To complete the series and become a "Fiver", runners must finish 5 of the 6 races.

Pricing and Registration

Entry for the race is free, but places are limited. There is a mandatory minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund, which supports local sports development and parks. Participants are also encouraged to bring donations for a local foodbank. Various merchandise options for the series are available during sign-up.

Additional Information

The event organiser partners with a local charity, Give A Dog A Bone…and an animal a home, which supports people over 60 in adopting rescue animals. An organised litter pick will be arranged for the park around the time of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
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